Videos tagged with Timer Training

This analysis, presented by John Correia of Active Self Protection, breaks down the critical role of reaction time in defensive gun use. It highlights how draw-to-first-shot speed impacts outcomes, emphasizing the need for timed training to understand personal capabilities. The video also discusses situational awareness and leveraging assailant distraction for effective self-defense.

This video demonstrates a comparison between shooting a Heckler & Koch VP9 with iron sights versus a Trijicon RMR red dot sight, focusing on split times and accuracy. The presenter, having completed extensive dry fire practice with the RMR, conducts live-fire drills timed against iron sights. Initial results suggest a slight speed advantage with iron sights due to extensive familiarity, but the RMR shows potential for easier target acquisition, especially for follow-up shots at distance.

This video details the '12-Dot Drill,' a comprehensive training exercise designed to improve gear manipulation, weapon handling, and marksmanship fundamentals. The drill involves drawing from concealment, firing two shots, and re-holstering, repeated 12 times. It emphasizes economy of motion and is then translated to distance shooting on steel targets, demonstrating how proficiency at close range carries over to longer distances.

This episode of the Practical Pistol Show discusses the potential pitfalls of over-reliance on timers in shooting training. While timers are valuable for measuring performance in drills like draws, shot-to-shot splits, and reloads, the hosts argue that excessive focus on them can hinder overall skill development. They suggest that sometimes removing the timer and focusing on accuracy or more complex stages can lead to greater improvement, especially for newer shooters. The discussion also touches on the psychological aspect of new gear and the importance of individual training needs over generic rules.